AmericasLegislation: Cybersecurity Bill Positions Ransomware as TerrorismD. Howard KassAugust 8, 2021Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act could influence how MSSPs & MDR security service providers communicate with customers and the government.
AmericasProposed U.S. Bureau of Cyber Statistics May Gather MSSP Cyberattack DataD. Howard KassAugust 8, 2021Proposed Bureau of Cyber Statistics within U.S. Department of Homeland Security may gather incident data from MSSPs & MDR service providers.
AmericasCISA, Amazon, Microsoft and Google Unite to Fight Ransomware AttacksJoe PanettieriAugust 5, 2021The CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) launches Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). Will MSSPs & MSPs join in?
Asia PacificChina-linked Hackers Targeting Major Telcos, Cybereason AllegesD. Howard KassAugust 5, 2021Ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting major telecommunications carriers in Asia likely involves Chinese government, Cybereason research says.
RansomwareRansomEXX Ransomware Attacks Italy COVID-19 Vaccination PortalD. Howard KassAugust 4, 2021RansomEXX ransomware attacks Italian health portal used to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments, rocking the country's fight vs. the coronavirus.
AmericasShould Congress Ban U.S. Companies from Paying Ransomware Hackers?D. Howard KassAugust 2, 2021Should Congress ban U.S. companies from paying ransomware hacker groups for decryption keys?
Asia PacificErnst & Young Acquires MSSP SecureWorx for Australia Cybersecurity ComplianceJoe PanettieriAugust 2, 2021Ernst & Young acquires SecureWorx -- an MSSP & cybersecurity consulting firm not to be confused with Dell's managed XDR provider Secureworks.
